Friday

Monte Cristo Milonga

Monte Cristo Club, 136 Missouri St, (near 17th Street), San Francisco, CA map

This long-running milonga is hosted by Gary Weinberg.  The Monte Cristo club has hardwood floors, a bar and friendly atmosphere. This club is located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood and 18th Street has many delicious restaurants for a bite to eat before the milonga. Great place for beginners to learn Tango (free beginner class) and stay on to experience a real milonga. Intermediate/Advanced class taught by Gary and Lisette, two of SF’s best tango instructors.

Admission: $15 class & milonga/ $10 milonga only
Parking: Free on street
Bar: Yes, (Bar has Fernet) plus snacks are included
Dress: Dressy

Milonga El Abrazo

Danzhaus, 1275 Connecticut Street, San Francisco, CA map

This is one of the most popular milongas in San Francisco. Top visiting instructors teach and perform at this once a month milonga.  It’s  hosted by the lovely and talented Mayumi and boast a sprung dance floor and a bar. Couches line the dance floor and tables near the bar create and fun and festive atmosphere.

Admission: $25 workshop only/ $30 workshop & milonga/ $10 milonga only
Parking: Free on street, best to park closer to Ceasar Chavez and not up the hill
Bar: yes
Dress: Dress to impress

Magdalena Milonga

Tango Magdalena Dance Studio, 580 Grand Ave, Suite # 305, Oakland, CA map

Magdalena now has live music on Friday and Sunday. The goal: “to create an opportunity for our great local musicians to play at our Milongas and make our tango journey more enjoyable.”  Cozy and nicely decorated space.  Milonga 9pm -2am.   visit website

Admission: $10
Parking: Lots of street parking on Grand Avenue. http://www.tangomagdalena.com/parking_info.html
Bar: no, food and drinks provided
Dress: Dress to impress

Tango Atípico Milonga

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 500 De Haro Street, San Francisco, CA Map

Tango Atípico is a monthly milonga promoting modern Tango, electronic, and other alternative music. Their goal is to create an environment that fosters creativity in dance and DJing.  St. Gregory’s Church is an amazing venue. This is a fun event for those who enjoy dancing Tango to non-traditional tango music.  Learn more here:  facebook.com/groups/TangoAtipico/

Held Monthly on Friday
8:30 – 9:30   Class
9:30 – 12:30   Milonga

Admission: $15 Class + Milonga, $10-$12 Milonga only
Parking: Lots of free street parking near venue
Bar: no
Dress: casual